A study of 8 to 11-year-olds found that, those who had extra-curricular music classes, developed higher verbal IQ, and visual abilities, in comparison to those with no musical training. ~ Forgeard et al., “Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is...

Playing a musical instrument strengthens eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills, and kids who study an instrument learn a lot about discipline, dedication and the rewards of hard work. ~ http://nisom.com/index.php/instruction/health-benefits

Kids who make music have been shown to get along better with classmates and have fewer discipline problems. More of them get into their preferred colleges, too. ~ http://nisom.com/index.php/instruction/health-benefits

Rick Granlund, Director of Bands at North Central HS, provides us on his philosophy on ISSMA contest prep, North Central’s band culture and why it works and their approach to solo and ensemble. Solo & Ensemble Tips ISSMA Contest Prep Building A...

Research at McGill University in Montreal, Canada showed that grade-school kids who took music lessons scored higher on tests of general and spatial cognitive development, the abilities that form the basis for performance in math and engineering. ~...